FALL COURSES

Fall 2026 Course Offerings (Updated July, 21 2026)

NOTE: This page is currently under construction as we prepare for Fall 2026. Thank you for your patience.

FRAN Course registration access has been organized into three tiers. Students should review the information below and individual course listings to determine registration eligibility.

Requests for registration before your assigned access tier cannot be accommodated.

Tier 1 – Priority Access (date to be determined)
Eligible programs may register during the initial access period.

Tier 2 – Expanded Access (July 15 to July 29, 2026) (end of Tier 2 date updated on July 21 2026)
Additional eligible programs gain access during this period. Students with Tier 1 access will continue to be able to register.

Tier 3 – Open Registration (begins July 22, 2026) (Tier 3 date updated on July 21 2026)
Priority Access restrictions are removed, and registration opens to all programs, unless otherwise noted.

PA = Priority Access

Waitlists: If a course is full, you may add yourself to the waitlist through WebAdvisor. Spaces may become available before the last day to add courses, Friday, September 18, 2026. After this date, registration is closed and students can no longer add courses.

FRHD*1010*01 Human Development: Restricted to BASc students only until further notice. 
Updated: July 10, 2026

FRHD*1100*DE Life, Health & Well-Being: Restricted to BASc students only until further notice. 
Updated: July 10, 2026

FRHD*2060*01 Adult Development & Aging: 
Tier 1: Priority Access for BASc majors and BAS.
Tier 2: BASc majors continue to have access. FCS and HWB minors gain access effective from July 15 to July 29, 2026.
Tier 3: Access for all programs July 29, 2026.

FRHD*2100*DE Development of Human Sexuality: 
Tier 1: Priority Access for BASc majors and BAS.  
Tier 2: BASc majors continue to have access. FCS minors gain access effective from July 15 to July 29, 2026.
Tier 3: Access for all programs July 29, 2026.

FRHD*2110*01 Inclusive Practices for Children with Disabilities and Exceptionalities
Tier 1: Priority Access for BASc majors and BAS.
Tier 2: BASc majors continue to have access. FCS minors gain access effective from July 15 to July 29, 2026.
Tier 3: Access for all programs July 29, 2026.

Tier 1: Priority Access for BASc majors and BAS.
Tier 2: BASc majors continue to have access. FCS and HWB minors gain access effective from July 15 to July 29, 2026.
Tier 3: Access for all programs July 29, 2026.

FRHD*2320*01 Mental Health and Well-Being: Offered through Distance Education only.  

FRHD*3060*01 Principles of Social Gerontology: 
Tier 1: Priority Access for BASc majors and BAS:FCS.
Tier 2: BASc majors and BAS:FCS continue to have access. FCS and HWB minors gain access effective from July 15 to July 29, 2026.
Tier 3: Access for all programs July 29, 2026.

 FRHD*3070*01 Research Methods: Family Studies: Restricted to BASc majors only.

FRHD*3090*01 Poverty & Health: 
Tier 1: Priority Access for BASc majors and BAS:FCS.
Tier 2: BASc majors and BAS:FAS continue to have access. FCS and HWB minors gain access effective from July 15 to July 29, 2026.
Tier 3: Access for all programs July 29, 2026.

FRHD*3180*01 Observation & Assessment Laboratory:  Restricted to BASc majors only. Tier 1: Priority Access for CSTU majors.
Tier 2: CSTU majors continue to have access. All BASc majors gain access effective on July 15 to July 29, 2026.
Tier 3: Access to all BASc majors on July 29, 2026.

FRHD*3200 Practicum I: Child: Restricted to CSTU majors only. Contact the BASc Practicum Coordinator if not preregistered. Students cannot self-register on WebAdvisor for this Practicum.   

FRHD*3290 Practicum I: Family Studies and Human Development: Restricted to BASc: FSHD majors only. Contact the BASc Practicum Coordinator if not preregistered. Students cannot self-register on WebAdvisor for this Practicum.   

FRHD*3400 Communication and Counselling: 
Tier 1: Priority Access for CSTU and FSHD majors and BAS:FCS.
Tier 2: CSTU and FSHD majors continue to have access. BASc majors, BAS and FCS minors
gain access effective from July 15 to July 29, 2026.
Tier 3: Access for all programs on July 29, 2026.
Note: restrictions differ from W27

FRHD*3500 Research Internship: Instructor consent required. You need to find a FRAN faculty member who will supervise you for this course. Dr. Samantha Burns is available to supervise students. The list of instructors is currently being finalized and will be updated by June 17, 2026. Please contact this faculty member directly to express your interest in working with them. 

FRHD*4020 Family Theory: 
Tier 1: Priority Access for FSHD majors.
Tier 2: FSHD majors continue to have access. All BASc majors and HWB minors gain access effective from July 15 to July 29, 2026.
Tier 3: Access for all programs July 29, 2026.

FRHD*4140 Selected Topics in Family Studies and Human Development: Restricted to students in FSHD only. 

FRHD4140*01: with Dr. Michèle Preyde Title: Mental Health Disorders Description: The selected topic will cover Mental Health Disorders. This course involves a multi-disciplinary exploration of mental health disorders from a biopsychosocial perspective. Topics include the historical context, prevalence and aetiology, common disorders, strategies for managing symptoms, recovery and stigma. Some people might find course content to be difficult or challenging.

FRHD*4140*02 with Dr. Kim Wilson Title: Diverse Experiences of Aging Description:  Who gets to age “well” and under what conditions?  Within this section we’ll explore aging through an interdisciplinary lens, examining how social structures, cultural norms, and intersecting identities shape diverse aging experiences. Drawing on contemporary research, policy debates, and lived experiences, students will examine aging from multiple perspectives and develop a deeper understanding of the opportunities, challenges, and complexities of aging in an increasingly diverse world.

FRHD*4190 Assessment in Gerontology:
Tier 1: Priority Access for FSHD majors.
Tier 2: FSHD majors continue to have access. All BASc majors, HWB minors gain access effective from July 15 to July 29, 2026.
Tier 3: Access for all programs July 29, 2026.

FRHD*4210 Senior Seminar in Early Education & Care: Restricted to students in CSTU majors only.   

FRHD*4330 Practicum II Child: Restricted to students in CSTU major. Contact the BASc Practicum Coordinator if not preregistered. Students cannot self-register on WebAdvisor for this Practicum.   

FRHD*4810 Thesis I: Instructor consent required. You need to find a faculty member who will supervise you for this course. Dr. Samantha Burns is available to supervise students. The list of instructors available is currently being finalized and will be updated by June 17, 2026. Please contact this faculty member directly to express your interest in working with them.   

FRHD*4910 Thesis II: Instructor consent required. Dr. Samantha Burns is availalble to supervise students. You need to find a faculty member who will supervise you for this course.

NUTR*1010*DE Introduction to Nutrition: Restricted to BASc students only until further notice. 
Updated: July 10, 2026

NUTR*2050 Nutrition through the Lifecycle:
Tier 1: Priority Access for BASc majors and BAS.
Tier 2: BASc majors and BAS continue to have access. FCS and HWB minors gain access effective from July 15 to July 29, 2026.
Tier 3: Access for all programs July 29, 2026.

NUTR*2500 Introduction to Food System: 
Tier 1: Priority Access for AHN majors.
Tier 2: AHN majors continue to have access. All BASc majors and HWB minors gain access effective from July 15 to July 29, 2026.
Tier 3: Access for all programs July 29, 2026.

NUTR*3500 Research Internship: Instructor consent required. You need to find a FRAN faculty member who will supervise you for this course. Dr. Laura Forbes, Dr. Dalia El Khoury, are available to supervise students Please contact them directly to express your interest.   

NUTR*4010 Nutritional Assessment: Restricted to AHN major only.   

NUTR*4040 Clinical Nutrition II: Restricted to AHN major only.   

NUTR*4070 Nutrition Communication and Knowledge Translation: 
Tier 1: Priority Access for AHN major
Tier 2: AHN majors continue to have access. All BASc majors gain access effective from July 15 to July 29, 2026.
Tier 3: Access for all programs July 29, 2026.  

NUTR*4810 Thesis I: Instructor consent required. You need to find a faculty member who will supervise you for this course. Dr. Laura Forbes, Dr. Dalia El Khoury, are available to supervise students Please contact the faculty member directly to express your interest in working with them.   

NUTR*4910 Thesis II: Instructor consent required. Dr. Dalia El Khoury is available to supervise students. You need to find a faculty member who will supervise you for this course.